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ATLANTA (AP) – Freddie Freeman feared for his life not long ago. He never would have known how he played in the Braves’ opening game. Freeman hit a home run and drove in three runs on a four-hit night, leading Atlanta to a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays …

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Brad Hand wanted to put a zero on the Progressive Field scoreboard. He put four in his place. After eight innings of excellence by Zach Plesac, that was not what the Indians were looking for from their closer. Sometimes players who close can lose games by dribbling. …

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games on Wednesday for pitching and taunting Houston Astros players. Fans and even some players expressed outrage at the league’s decision to suspend Kelly. Kelly’s pitches towards Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa were seen by many as retaliation for the …

TribLIVE’s daily and weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and the information you need, right to your inbox. For “First Call” on Thursday, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is applying a full court press when it comes to former Steeler Antonio Brown. He wants it in purple and …